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Patent GB-191125928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed Friction Gearing.
Inventor: COLE THOMAS HENRY
IPC: F16H61/664
Filed: 1911-11-20
Granted: 1912-11-20
Abstract: 25,928. Cole, T, H. Nov. 20. Variable-apeed friction gearing, suitable for motorvehicles, comprises a driving fly-wheel B, Figs. 1 and 2, a clutch disk C, a roller G slidable on a driven shaft E, and a pair of intermediate disks F, F<1>. The disks F, F<1> are supported upon brackets H, H<1>, Fig. 3, which hang downwards from a shaft I and have a pivotal connexion therewith. The disks F, F<1> are normally pressed inwards against the rollers G and against the disk C by a spring L<6>, Fig. 1, a rod L<3>, and inclined links F<2>, F<3>, Fig. 2. The sbaft E has a collar E<1>, Fig. 1, engaging the boss of the disk C so that that disk may be engaged with and disengaged from the wheel B by sliding the shaft E longitudinally. A direct drive is obtained through a claw-clutch G', and reduced speeds through the friction gearing. When a pedal-lever L is depressed, a lever L<4>, Fig. 1, acting through a lever E<3> moves the shaft E so as to disconnect the disk C. Further movement of the lever L turns a lever L' so as to pull the rod L<3> and cause the links F', F<3>, Fig. 2, to thrust the disks F, F<1> apart and to tha right. The roller G is operated to vary the speed by a hand-lever K<6> through suitable link-work.
Patent GB-191200656-A (GB)
Title: Speed Recorders.
Inventor: HENKLE EDWARD ANDERSON
IPC: G01P1/12
Filed: 1912-01-09
Granted: 1912-09-05
Abstract: 656. Henkle, E. A. Jan. 9. Recording by distinctive marks; roller-andsheet apparatus.-Relates to the speed recorder described in Specification 324/09, and particularly to the pneumatic actuation, the means for throwing the recording-pencil out of action, the record-tape tensioning-means, and a flexible shaft transmission. The pneumatic mechanism for the cam 70, actuating the pencil carrier 78, includes a piston-rod 94 attached to a cap 95, which is slidable externally on the cylinder 91 and carries the driving-arm 96. The pencil 84, Fig. 6, is mounted in a head 78 slidable on a guide 80, and the pencil is pressed forward normally by a spring 88 and an arm 85. To throw the pencil out of action an arm 90 pivoted to the head 78 may be turned so as to bear against the spring and force it and the arm 85 away from the pencil. The means for exerting tension on the record - tape consist of a plate 45 pivotally mounted on a post 51<b> and forced by a spring 51 against the drum 31. By means of a pivoted dog 54 the plate can be maintained out of operation. The pneumatic transmission and operating mechanism may be replaced by the device shown in Fig. 10 for use in conjunction with flexible shafting. A short spindle 69<a> is attached to the flexible shaft and carries, fixedly, a slotted head 72<a> adapted to receive the end of the worm shaft 66<a>, which has a stud 73<a> co-operating with the slotted head.
Patent GB-191201622-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Safety Valve for Preventing Leakage of Gas
Inventor: MARCHETTO LUIGI
Filed: 1912-01-20
Granted: 1912-06-06
Abstract: 1622. Marchetto, L. Jan. 20. Actuating. - A valve which closes on the escape of gas into the atmosphere is normally kept open by a pawl mechanism actuated by a metal strip provided with mountings of spongy platinum. The escaping gas causes tho temperature of the platinum to rise and so heat the metal strip, which, in expanding, bends and releases the pawl mechanism, thus allowing the valve to close. Fig. 3 shows a sectional plan of the apparatus, and Fig. 2 shows a sectional view at right-angles to Fig. 3. The valve 4 is kept normally off its seat 5 by a pawl 8 which engages a projection 3<2> on the spindle of the valve. The head 8<1> of the pawl 8 is pressed by a spring 9 against a metal strip 10 clamped by bolts 11 to the ends of an arm 12 screwed to the valve casing 2. The strip 10 carries mountings 14 of spongy platinum. On escape of gas into the atmosphere, the mountings 14 become heated and cause the strip 10 to expand and bend outwards under the influence of the spring 9, which also releases the pawl 8 from the valve spindle and so causes the valve to close. A stretching-device is provided for the strip 10 consisting of an anglepiece 16 secured to the end of the strip 10 and adjustable longitudinally by a screw 15. The nut 11 is first loosened when the screw 15 is to be operated.
Patent GB-191202770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Masts for use in Wireless Telegraphy Installations.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
IPC: H01Q1/12
Filed: 1912-02-02
Granted: 1912-07-11
Abstract: 2770. Thompson, W. P., [Ges. f³r Drahtlose Telegraphie). Feb. 2. Aerial masts for use in wireless telegraphy are formed of a number of sections connected together by insulating-joints, such as universaljoints, which allow relative movement between neighbouring sections. Fig. 1 shows a mast constructed of iron lattice-work sections, each held by stay wires b insulated from the ground, and supported by a ball-and-socket joint, formed, as shown in Fig. 2, of a ball a resting in a socket in a block c resting in the top of a number of glass plates c formed with projections held together by iron rings d. The base of the mast may be supported by a similar ball-andsocket joint larger than the others.
Patent GB-191206388-A (GB)
Title: Improved Coin Detector.
Inventor: ECKEY FRITZ
Filed: 1912-03-14
Granted: 1913-03-13
Abstract: 6388. Eckey, F. March 14. Coins, testing.-Worn coins and blanks are separated By an apparatus having a pointer feeling the raised lettering on the face. The coins are dropped into a shoot a and rest on a lever b after passing and actuating a lever c, the arm e of which has a pin f which is raised out of a notch in a cam g to release a spring motor which drives the shaft h one revolution and a shaft p two revolutions, after which the pin f pushes aside a catch i and re - enters the notch on the first movement of the cam g, a bowl k on a lever m is depressed by a spring n and a fork o moves the spindle p to press a rubber face r against the coin, which is gripped between the faces r, s, and subsequently rotated by the spindle p. An adjustable pointer v is mounted in a lever y pivoted between adjustable screws w, the other end of the lever being connected to a lever 5 which carries a rack segment 9 which actuates an ordinary spring escapement, which is wound up periodically by a cam-actuated pusher-rod 10 which moves against an arm 15. A cam 16 on the shaft h actuates a bowl 17 on the lever b to move it out of the shoot, while at the end of the revolution the coin is released and falls into a pivoted shoot normally held to one side by an arm on the lever b. The shoot carries an arm connected to a lever 24. A cam 31 first releases a bowl 30 to allow the pointer to contact with the coin, the projections on which actuate the escapement to rotate a notched disk 26, into which the lever 24 is pressed by a spring. The lower coin shoot is thus moved over to lead the coin into the till or coin-freed apparatus. If a blank or worn coin is received, the escapement is not actuated and the lever 24 cannot move; the coin then drops into another shoot and is thrown out of the machine. By duplicating the apparatus, both faces of the coin may be tested.
Patent GB-191206458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Concrete Water and like Tanks and Methods of Manufacturing same.
Inventor: MCCOY JOHN HUGH
IPC: E04H7/18
Filed: 1912-03-15
Granted: 1912-07-11
Abstract: 6458. McCoy, J. H. March 15. Tanks.-A ferro-concrete tank for carrying water at a height as in railway locomotive water supply is made with a central supporting-pier 3 and a surrounding supporting- wall 2, incorporating vertical and annular reinforcing-members 7, 6 in the wall and continuous tansverse reinforcing-members 9 in the floor and wall space, as shown in Fig. 5. The floor 4 is reinforced by annular members 8, and the transverse members 9 extend entirely across the floor and join the wall members 6 at points about opposite to the inner upper floor edges. The members 9 may extend upwards and be attached to the members 7. Supplemental floor reinforcments 13 may be used as shown in Fig. 2. The upper end of the pillar or pier 3 is made conical, but it may terminate at the level of the bottom of the floor 4, the rods 9 being then supported by ports 14, shown in Fig. 3. To form the wall 2, inner and outer moulding walls 15, 16 are used, a supplemental wall 17 being used at the level of the floor. A temporary floor-supporting structure 18 is used to define the under surface of the floor.
Patent GB-191208001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Reinforced Concrete and the like Beams.
Inventor: TURK WALTER
IPC: B28B23/02
Filed: 1912-04-02
Granted: 1912-12-12
Abstract: 8001. Turk, W, April 2. Moulds. - Beams of T- or I-section are moulded between shaped side plates A, B spaced apart by means of ferrules C and secured together by bolts D. The reinforcing-bars E, F are secured in their desired relative positions by wire yokes G before being placed in the mould; they are then inserted, and the ends of the mould are closed by T- or I-shaped plates. The mould is next laid on a plate J, and concrete is filled into the upper part, after which the top is closed by a plate K held by clamps M, and the mould is inverted. The plate J is next removed, and the filling is completed, the reinforcement being adjusted by hand.
Patent GB-191214340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kinematograph Colour Films.
Inventor: THORNTON JOHN EDWARD
IPC: G03B33/00
Filed: 1912-06-19
Granted: 1913-06-19
Abstract: 14,340. Thornton, J. E. June 19. Kinematograph apparatus. - Two-colour positive kinematograph films, in which each section of the film is a complete colour record, of the kind obtained from a normal width negative film of the ordinary type in which the two colours alternate throughout the length of the film, by printing all the red pictures on one side of the positive by a machine which feeds the negative film forward two sections and the positive film one section at each movement, and subsequently printing in registration the pictures of the other colour on the other side of the positive by the same machine, are characterized by the use of a layer of light-obstructing medium between the sensitized layers to enable the second set of pictures to be developed &c. at the same time as the first set. Specification 9324/12 is referred to.
Patent GB-191219105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burglar Alarm Systems.
Inventor: TRAUTMANN BERTHA
IPC: G08B13/22
Filed: 1912-08-20
Granted: 1913-04-10
Abstract: 19,105. Trautmann, B. Aug. 20. Burglar alarms.-Relates to a curtain provided with movable contacts arranged so as to close an open circuit and to break a closed circuit when disturbed. The curtain a, suspended in a cavity in a door or wall of a room or safe has holes 1 in which small contacts 2 are suspended. The contacts 2 normally rest against spring contacts 5. but on disturbance of the curtain they are thrown against contacts 4. The contacts 4 are all connected by a wire 6, and the contacts 2 and 5 are connected together alternately in pairs as shown by wires 7, 3 through which a current normally flows. This current is broken when any contact 2 leaves a contact 5, and a circuit is closed through the wire 6 when any contact 2 strikes a contact 4, either of these serving to cause an alarm.
Patent GB-191219154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Centrifugal Milk Separating Machines.
Inventor: HAUBERG SOPHUS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B04B1/02
Filed: 1912-08-21
Granted: 1913-03-27
Abstract: 19,154. Hauberg, S. C. Aug. 21. Drums for cream - separators are provided with a regulating- device comprising a revoluble ring e fitting in the neck of the drum a and having recesses d coacting with the skim-milk ducts c in the cream plate b. By turning the ring e relatively to the plate b, the skim-milk outlet is regulated, and the percentage of cream is varied as desired.
Patent GB-191220030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Detachable Flanges for the Rims of Pneumatic and other Resilient Tyres.
Inventor: JONES MARTIN WHITTINGHAM
IPC: B60B25/20
Filed: 1912-09-03
Granted: 1913-04-17
Abstract: 20,030. Jones, M. W. Sept. 3. Tyre attachments to rims.-A portion 2, Fig. 7, of a rim flange is detachable and is provided with apertured tongues 6 or a continuous band adapted to enter a housing 4, Fig. 6, formed by the fixed portion 1 of the rim and bands or plates 3<a>, 3<b>. The flange is secured by studs screwing into the bosses 8 on the band or plates< >3<b> and freely engaging the apertures in the flange portion 2. The flange portion 2 has a stop 9, and is thickened at 5 to make a flush joint with the bed of the fixed part of the rim.
Patent GB-191221256-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Counting Apparatus.
Inventor: RAYNEAU LOUIS
IPC: G06M1/04
Filed: 1912-09-18
Granted: 1913-02-20
Abstract: 21,256. Rayneau, L., and Rayneau, E. Sept. 18. Counters actuated by revolving mechanism. -In an apparatus having a weighted lever which oscillates under the action of gravity to operate the units wheel of the counter, this lever is connected in a positive manner to the ratchet lever of the units denomination. The weighted lever B pivoted at C is adapted to oscillate between stops E, E<1> on a rod D, and is connected by a link H to a lever K mounted on a spindle L and provided with a pawl N adapted to actuate the ratchet-wheel O secured to the units wheel. Complete rotation of the spindle L is transmitted by an arm thereon to a toothed pinion on a second spindle carrying an indicating-dial and so on, the results on the various dials being observed through slots in the casing. The casing is provided with a lock adapted to hold the lever B in position so as to prevent operation of the counter.
Patent GB-191223696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telemeters.
Filed: 1912-10-17
Granted: 1913-01-23
Abstract: 23,696. Zeiss, C., [Firm of]. Oct. 27, 1911; [Convention date]. Range-finders.-Relates to horizontal telemeters in which the ocular system lies between the objective lenses, the objective prism systems raise the entrance openings above the observer's head and each objective prism system is so formed that the deflexion in the plane of triangulation produced by the system is unaffected by small rotations of the objective prism system in the plane of triangulation. In the present invention, each objective prism system is such that only a three fold deflexion of the axial ray occurs. Fig. 18 shows an example of such an objective system (shown in elevation and plan in Figs. 1 and 2) carried in an inner tube c universally mounted in an outer tube e.
Patent GB-191224932-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches.
Inventor: LIDDLE JOHN
IPC: H01H13/68
Filed: 1912-10-31
Granted: 1913-04-03
Abstract: 24,932. Liddle, J., [Gordon Electric and Manufacturing Co.]. Oct. 31. Switches, quick-action.-A quick-action switch comprises a rocking member supporting a movable contact-device, which is adapted to close or interrupt the circuit between fixed contacts, the rocking member being provided with means for supporting the contact-device in its two positions. In the construction shown in Fig. 3. the rocking member is operated by push-buttons 4, 5, and the contact-device comprises a flanged roller 13 which is movable between abutments 16 on the rocking member and is adapted to close the circuit between spring contacts 10 in its lower position. The quick action is produced by a spring 19 surrounding a forked arm 17, which is mounted in a recess 18 on the casing and engages a reduced part of the roller 13. In a modification, Fig. 4, the rocking member 23 is provided with wings 24 engaging a fixed projection 25, and is operated by a double pushbutton 22, the roller 13 completing the circuit between contact springs 29 in its upper position,
Patent GB-191227414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tools for Expanding or Expanding and Beading Tubes.
Inventor: PIERCE WILLIAM OWEN
IPC: B21D39/12
Filed: 1912-11-28
Granted: 1913-11-28
Abstract: 27,414. Pierce, W. O. Nov. 28. Tube expanders and flangers.-A tool for expanding or expanding. and beading tubes or ferrules, operated by a rotary pneumatic hammer, hammer drill, &c., consists of a stem squared to fit the socket of the machine and having also a parallel prismatic portion terminating in a shoulder and an intermediate portion of prismatic wedge - like form on which are slidably and non - rotatably mounted flanged segmental expanding or expanding and beading members grooved at the lower part to receive a clamping - spring. The wedge portion c of the stem is rotated by the hammer and is also forced down thereby to force out a number of segmental members j, which are held thereon by a spring band g engaging recesses f. The flange h when beading is also to be effected is provided with curved lugs i; but when merely expanding tubes the ends of which are flush with or below the surface of the tube plate, the flange is plain. For expanding tubes which project through the tube plate, the flange may be provided with lugs or projections engaging the tube plate, to prevent displacement of the tube.
Patent GB-191309031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mail Marking Machines.
Inventor: IELFIELD FRED CHARLES
Filed: 1913-04-17
Granted: 1914-04-02
Abstract: 9031. Ielfield, F. C. April 17. Postmarking - m a - chines; driving printing-machines; tripping- arrangements. - In a postmarking - machine, the impression roller 50 is carried by an eccentrically-mounted spindle 51 having an arm 53 projected into the letter path, so that when a letter is passed through the machine by suitable feeding - devices the spindle 51 is turned to move the roller 50 towards the printing-roller 44. The bearings 47, 80, for the printing- wheel shaft, the beltpulley shaft 40, and the hand driving-shaft 79 are detachably fixed, so as to be renewable when worn, to the table 1 which is mounted on pivots 3 and held in its working position by a catch 6, 7, and in its tilted position by a stay 8, 9. The driving-motor 88 is mounted on a platform 89 carried by a vertically-adjustable stem 90, so that the gear-wheel 86 on the motor may be brought into or out of engagement with the machine gearing. The letters 10 are fed from a pile by a belt 15 having a projecting rib 19 thereon, and passing around a driving- pulley 16 and a yieldingly-mounted guide pulley 17. A second yieldingly - mounted roller 25 presses the separated letter against an inclined rubber stop-piece 21, which has a gap for the rib on the belt 15 and prevents the passage of more than one letter at a time to a front stop 66 which is actuated by a cam 70, and prevents the letter from passing to the printing position except at the right moment. The spindle 51 of the impression roller is normally turned by a spring into such a position that the lever 53 projects across the letter path, and steps regulate the movement of the spindle. The eccentric portion of the spindle 51 is mounted in a yieldingly spring-pressed rock lever 71, Fig. 4.
Patent GB-191311644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Imitation Handkerchiefs.
Inventor: PETRIE PERCIVAL
IPC: A41B15/02
Filed: 1913-05-19
Granted: 1914-01-08
Abstract: 11,644. Petrie, P. May 19. Handkerchiefs. - An imitation pocket - handkerchief consists of a piece of material 2 made up to resemble a portion of a handkerchief and attached permanently by cementing &c., or detachably by fasteners such as 3, to a piece 1 of cardboard, celluloid, &c., for insertion in a pocket..
Patent GB-191314053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Oil Cups.
IPC: F16F1/24
Filed: 1913-06-18
Granted: 1914-03-12
Abstract: 14,053. Showell & Sons, E., and Allart, G. June 18. Oil-hole closures.-The cover of an oil cup for use on motor-vehicles &c. is hinged on one turn of a coiled spring b inserted in an annular groove d formed at the upper part of the interior of the cup. Another turn of the spring forms a yielding stop engaging a lug e on the cover f, to hold the cover in the closed or open positions. The upper edge of the cup is notched at a point opposite the lug e to facilitate insertion of the wire b.
Patent GB-191314233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aeroplanes of the Biplane Type.
Inventor: THOMAS GEORGE HOLT
IPC: B64C39/00
Filed: 1913-06-19
Granted: 1913-12-18
Abstract: 14,233. Thomas, G. H. June 19. Aerial machines without aerostats ;planes, arrangement and construction of; cars; propelling.-In an aeroplane of the biplane type, the upper plane a extends laterally beyond the lower plane, and the extensions are arranged so that they may be swung forwards and folded down in order to lessen the width of the machine for transport. The rear tail plane s is carried by a s t r u c t u r e comprising upper and lower V-shaped frames u<1>, v<1>, secured together by uprights y and braces. The fusilage k is mounted directly on the lower plane b and provided at its forward end with seats m, n. The enginep and propeller r are mounted at the rear of the fuselage. Steering.-The extensions of the main plane a and the tail plane s are provided with pivoted flaps controlled by the aviator for balancing the machine laterally. A rudder z<1> is mounted at the rear of the tail frame. Aerial machines adapted to travel also on land.- The landing chassis consists of a pair of skids d', each attached to the lower plane by struts d<2>, and provided with a pair of resiliently mounted wheels d<3>. A tail skid z<4> is provided. Wind-deflecting screens, arrangement of.-A windscreen c<1> is placed at the forward extremity of the fuselage k.
Patent GB-191314656-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Field Gun for Educational Purposes.
Inventor: GOODWIN SHIRLEY
IPC: F41A33/00
Filed: 1913-06-25
Granted: 1914-04-09
Abstract: 14,656. Goodwin, S. June 25. Teaching gunnery practice.-Consists in a model of a field gun mounted on a carriage equipped with (1) means for taking up recoil, (2) means for manual haulage, and (3) means to permit the gun to be set to different elevations. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the gun 1 is mounted on trunnions 2 in a housing 3 which is mounted on a table 4 secured to the trail 5, the arrangement being such that the centre of gravity of the gun lies behind the wheel axle 6. The gun is elevated by means of a handle 8 secured to the barrel and carrying a pointer moving over a graduated scale on a guide member 11 fixed to the housing 3. Means are provided to clamp the gun at any elevation. The trail-spade comprises a tube 17, Fig. 2, fixed to the trail, and a rod 16 sliding therein against the action of a spring 18. The rod 16 carries a bifurcated spade-piece 15 provided with a limber eye 19. A stud 20 on the rod is guided on recoil in a slot 22 which has an upturned portion 21 permitting the spade 15 to be turned into the dotted-line position for limbering-up.
Patent GB-191316931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewing Machine Shuttles and Shuttle Mechanism.
Inventor: BRIGGS ARTHUR JAMES
IPC: D05B57/26
Filed: 1913-07-23
Granted: 1913-11-27
Abstract: 16,931. Briggs, A. J. July 23. Sewing-machines; lock-stitching by shuttles. -The thread clearance space in the shuttle of a two-reel machine is obtained automatically when the machine is set in motion. The reel case 1 is of the type having an adjustable end 5 to accommodate reels 2 of different sizes. The end 5 has an arm 6 connected by a spring 7 to a plate on the reel case. On inserting a reel, the end 5 is pushed out against the action of the spring, and, on starting the machine, a claw 14 is actuated automatically to engage the serrated edge 10 of the arm 6 and so move the end 5 a slight distance away from the reel into the working position shown in Fig. 1. The arm 3 carrying the claw 14 has a slot 11 taking over a pivot pin 12, and one end is engaged by a cam 16 on the boss of an actuating-lever 17. This lever is thrown into the position shown in Fig. 1 by contacting with an oscillating arm 38 when the shuttle moves on starting. It is taken out of this position to release the arm 6 and eject the bobbin by a pin 30 on a rod 26 carrying the retaining-finger 4. Notches 19 in the lever 17 are engaged by a spring-actuated detent 22. The finger 4 is operated by an arm 44, Fig. 10, and a receiving tray 39 for full and spent reels is provided secured to the machine frame.